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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.48 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.48 and 113.76 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.48 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.48 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.48 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 23,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944.20/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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